This course covers the intricate design and functionality of RF transceiver power amplifiers. It provides a deep understanding of the crucial parameters for designing power amplifiers, such as gain, power consumption, linearity, bandwidth, and efficiency. For instance, the course delves into the different classes of amplifiers (Class A, B, C, E, and F) and their respective efficiencies. It also explores the challenges faced in designing on-chip power amplifiers, such as balancing output power and voltage swing, managing high current, and ensuring linearity. The course concludes with a detailed discussion on single-ended and differential power amplifiers, highlighting their pros and cons. Additionally, it provides insights into various linearization techniques, offering a comprehensive understanding of power amplifier design. This course has been developed by Prof. Darshak Bhatt from IIT Roorkee for NPTEL. It is now accessible through Ansys Innovation Space courtesy of the partnership between Ansys and NPTEL, under the CC BY-SA license. For more details, visit https://nptel.ac.in/courses/108107379.
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Cost: FREE
- Course Duration: 2-4 HOURS
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Skills Gained: RF transceiver power amplifiers, classes of amplifiers, linearization techniques
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